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Hemingway's By the Sea
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  • Inn Details

    Hemingways By The Sea Bed and Breakfast Inn is an elegant Victorian mansion filled with charm, comfort, romance and warm hospitality. Nestled in the heart of Victoria BC, near the city centre, surrounded by parks, with beaches nearby. Offering the ultimate in hospitality, comfort and quiet relaxation, with ocean and mountain views. Enjoy a quiet, peaceful atmosphere, where you can relax and be pampered. Five course gourmet breakfast served daily in our elegant dining room. Relax in front of the fireplace, with a complimentary drink, in the spacious, sunken guest lounge -- the Safari Room. Beautiful, spacious backyard with gardens, backing onto a replica of Anne Hathaway's Cottage. English and German spoken.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • German


    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Microwave

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Computer

    • Internet Service

    • Telephone

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  • Hemingways Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $155/$185

    Hemingway Suite - Our Most Elegant Suite! Enjoy 425 square feet of spacious, luxurious accommodations in the Hemingway Suite. The suite features a King Size antique brass bed with romantic canopy silk curtains and a very comfortable double hideaway bed. Decorated with antiques and featuring a cosy, wood fireplace -- perfect for relaxing after a day of seeing the sites in Victoria. Small kitchenette includes a microwave, coffeemaker and bar fridge, with a table in the room. ***Rate is quoted for 2 guests, each additional guest upto 4 is $35 per night, per guest to be paid at property!!!

    Serengeti Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $125/$175

    Serengeti Suite - Private, Spacious, Views! The Serengeti Suite is ideal for those seeking all the conveniences of a furnished apartment, but with the comforts only a quality B&B can provide. The suite features a King Size canopy bed and comfortable double hide-a-bed. Enjoy 390 square feet of comfort and luxury! The fully appointed kitchenette includes a fridge, microwave, coffeemaker and dishes, with a dining table and seating for four. We provide coffee and tea service to your room in the morning. Full ensuite bathroom includes a soaker tub to relax in, shower and hair dryer. The room has fresh flowers, a walk in closet and TV -- and is very private. Large bay window offers stunning views of the gardens and the Olympic Mountains. Perfect for 2-4 guests. Ideal for Honeymoons and Romantic Getaways!

    Key West Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $99/$145

    Key West Room - Cosy and Comfortable! Beautifully appointed room, bright, cozy with antique queen and hide-a-bed, private bath, spectacular views to ocean and Olympic Mountains. Fridge, TV and coffeemaker.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4:00 PM    Check out: 11:00 AM

    • Deposit amount required: One night deposit required for bookings of 2 nights.

    • Cancellations: 20% charged if cancelled within 7 days of arrival.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: L

    • Children allowed: Please call.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Five Course

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Special meal options

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  • Location Type

    • Close to Downtown

    • Close to Inner Harbour

    • Close to Museums

    • Close to Ocean

    • Close to Restaurants

    • Close to Shops

    • Island

    • Suburban

    City

    • Victoria Downtown

    • Distance to city: 0 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From US Ferries Left around the harbour, west over blue Johnson Street bridge (Esquimalt Road). 4 traffic lights turn left on Lampson. 4 short blocks south and left on Bewdley Avenue.

    Airport

    • Victoria, BC, Canada (YYJ) 15 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Victoria International Airport: Take Highway 17 (Pat Bay Highway) and proceed downtown. Turn right on either Pandora or Yates Streets and proceed to the Johnson Street (blue) bridge (Esquimalt Road). 4 traffic lights turn left on Lampson. 4 short blocks south and left on Bewdley Avenue.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Anne Hathaways Cottage

    • The Parliament Buildings

    • Craigdarroch Castle

    • IMAX Theatre

    • Beacon Hill Park

    • Butchart Gardens

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

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    Great honeymoon spot!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My husband and I stayed at this B&B for the first two nights of our honeymoon and loved it. Illona, the innkeeper, was very kind and helpful. She directed us to all the site seeing spots in Victoria. She even took a few minutes in the morning to draw us a map because we really wanted to go to the beach. The room was extremely clean and the food was delicious. Illona even made extra for my husband who is a big eater! Our room was cleaned every day. We stayed in the hemmingway suite which was very nice. We had a fridge and microwave in our room and our own private belcony. We would stay at this B&B again on our next visit to Victoria!

    Would Stay Here Again

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Hemigways is located in the Esquimalt area and a very short walk to the ocean. We arrived prior to the check-in time and warmly greeted by Ilona with cake and tea. We stayed in the Kenya room - first room to the left at the top of the stairs. We could see the ocean from our window and Ilona had explained to us prior to booking that the B&B is not oceanside. This was my husband's second stay in a B&B and he thought the room was a fairly good size. The room also had a mini fridge, so that was nice to keep our drinks cool. Room also came with a table, 2 chairs, TV, cable and internet connection. Bathroom was straight across the hall from the bedroom and was for our exclusive use. Hubby would have preferred to have an in-suite bathroom, but it really wasn't an issue for our stay. I just reminded him that we weren't staying in a hotel - it is someone's home. Ilona provided us with bottles of water on our first excustion and we re-filled them every morning. She also provided maps on how to get to our destinations in the quickest time possible. She recommended a few things to do and see and was a gracious and friendly hostess. The breakfasts were excellent. There were 3 nicely set tabled areas and on some of the mornings, all 3 were in full use with the guests. Breakfast is set for 9:00am, however Ilona was flexible when some of the guests came down a little early for breakfast. She also has a nice patio area to sit and take your coffee before breakfast. Over the course of our stay we ate toast, raisin toast, scrambled eggs, pancakes, crepes, french toast, rice pudding, hard boiled eggs, and an assortment of fresh fruit. When I explained that I didn't like pancakes, Ilona immediately said she would make me some eggs or something else that I may like. I declined and told her the toast was good enough, but she worried that I would still be hungry :-) Really a lovely woman. We really enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to return to this B&B

    Great B & B Experience

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    What a find! We will definitely stay here again the next time we're in Victoria, BC.

    Dissapointed in the Breakfast

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Very nice Innkeeper. The room was beautiful. From other reviews I was expecting a view, but there was no view. I thought it was expensive for the location and the breakfast. The photo's of the breakfasts are misleading.

    Family Vacation

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We enjoyed our stay, the hostess Ilona was above and beyond with her hospitality and she was gracious to our two children. The beds were very comfortable and the suite was clean and tidy.

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